Major rush hour delays are being caused on the M74 after a crash between a lorry and car.

Th e smash happened at junction 6 between Hamilton and Motherwell shortly after 5pm on Monday.

Two lanes have been shut following the smash causing huge tailbacks.

Around 20 firefighters have been called to the collision.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "We currently have five appliances at the scene."